How to - Chainsaws

Everything you need to know about Husqvarna chainsaws. Click on the images below for the video to play.

How to start a top handle chainsaw

If you follow this procedure shown in this short video, you will find the engine very easy to starting your Husqvarna top handle chainsaw quick and easy, even when the engine is cold. First make sure that the chain break is engaged. This prevents the chain turning when starting protecting your hands. Next prime the carburetor, by pressing the priming bulb 5 times, followed by activating the choke. Pull the starter cord until the engine ignites. De-active the choke when the chainsaw engine has stopped and pull the starter cord again until the engine starts. Disengage the chain break and rev the engine to obtain normal rpm. Your top handle chainsaw now ready to use.

How to avoid getting the cutting bar stuck when pruning a tree with a pole saw

The last thing you want to happen is to get the cutting bar stuck in a branch when pruning a tree using a pole saw. To avoid this you should follow the technique illustrated in this short video. First you should make a short cut a short distance from the trunk from the underside of the branch. With this method you will avoid to have the bar stuck when you cut thicker branches. Next make a cut from above slightly closer to the trunk. Lastly cut the stump close to the trunck

How to check that the chain lubrication works on your chainsaw

Chain lubrication is important when using a chainsaw to prevent your chainsaw chain overheating when cutting and ensure it moves around the bar friction free. for a long life time of bar and chain. This is how you check that the lubrication system works. Follow the instructions on this short video for instructions on how to check that you chainsaw chain lubrication system works correctly. First check your oil level. Start your chainsaw and ensure that that chain brake is off. Rev the engine of the chainsaw a few centimeters from the trunk of a tree. Oil on the trunk indicates that the lubrication system works.

How to maintain a chainsaw guide bar

For your chainsaw to work efficiently you must maintain and clean the guide bar. First remove the bar from the chainsaw and clean the bar rail and the grease hole removing any dirt that may be trapped. Look along the guide bar for any burrs and file them away. Look for any wear behind the nose wheel. If one side is worn you can turn the bar so that the other side wears going forward. If both sides are worn then the chainsaw bar should be replaced. Fit the bar and chain back onto the chainsaw and wiggle to the chain to check for movement. If the chain wriggles then you should replace the bar or risk the chain falling off during use.

How to sharpen a chainsaw chain

A sharp chain makes cutting the work faster and is important for safety. This film describes how to sharpen a chainsaw chain.

How to - Chainsaws

An air filter in a chainsaw prevents dust and particles from entering the chainsaw engine. However you need to regularly change and replace the air filter depending on the wood you plan on cutting and when they get clogged with sawdust. If clogged it prevents sufficient air reaching your chainsaw engine harming cutting performance, which is why it is essential to maintain your air filter. Watch this short video to find the quick and easy way to change and maintain the air filter on a Husqvarna chainsaw.

How to start a chainsaw

Starting a Husqvarna chainsaw is easy. First engage the chain break and prime the carburetor by pressing the priming bulb 5-6 times. Activate the choke and press the decompression value if you chainsaw is equipped with one. Pull the starter cord until the engine ignites. De-active the choke and pull the starter cord until the chainsaw engine starts. Rev the chainsaw to obtain normal RPM.

Flip-up tank cap

The flip up cap on a Husqvarna chainsaw makes it easy to add more fuel to your chainsaw when out in the forest – even when wearing gloves. Press the cap and turn with your hand or use a screwdriver if needed.

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